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We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
The Federation provides a comprehensive professional development programme tailored to the needs of individual staff at all stages of their careers. There is a package of employee benefits available for all Blue Coat Federation employees.
Appointments are subject to DBS enhanced clearance, plus 2 suitable professional references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Should you be interested in applying please visit our website www.bluecoatfederation.co.uk and download the Job Description and Application form, unfortunately, CVs will not be accepted. Alternatively please contact lharper@bluecoatfederation.co.uk for an electronic application pack to be sent to you.
Please return all applications to:-
Mrs. L. Harper, Federation Business Manager,
Blue Coat Church of England (Aided) Infant and Junior Schools’ Federation, Springhill Road, Walsall, WS1 2LP
Email:- lharper@bluecoatfederation.co.uk.
Telephone: 01922 720921 Fax: 01922 640013
Family Support Worker
Permanent
Main scale G6 £29,093 - £33,366 pro rata
32.5 Hours per week term time only actual salary £22,078 - £25,320
Blue Coat Governors wish to appoint a Family Support Worker to start as soon as possible.
The Governors are looking to recruit a well-motivated, enthusiastic, and resourceful Family Support Worker with previous experience of delivering effective and dynamic support to both children and families in the primary setting. The role is wide ranging working across both the Infant and Junior schools and will include such things as improving attendance, working with outside agencies, signposting families, making referrals, attending meetings, home visits, co-ordinating Families First (Early Help) support, running sessions for parents and supporting children in school to overcome barriers to learning. You will be one of the trained DSLs in school.
Candidates must have relevant qualifications, have excellent communication skills to develop effective relationships with both children and families and be able to work within appropriate professional boundaries.
What we are looking for:-
· Ability to engage with parents/care giver on a one to one basis
· An awareness of Safeguarding and Child protection issues
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
· An understanding and knowledge of child attachment
· Previous demonstrable experience of working directly with children on both a one-to-one and group basis
· The role requires travel to homes, therefore driving is an essential part of the role. It is essential that candidates have use of their own vehicle, which have suitable business insurance, and a full driving licence. Travel expenses to carry out the role are provided
· A level 3 qualification or equivalent, for example: in child care, social care or family support work, is desirable.
There is a package or employee benefits available for all Blue Coat Federation employees.
At interview, candidates will be asked for photo identification and proof of qualifications. An online and social media check will be carried out for shortlisted applicants. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome applicants regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or religion.
Application forms, Job Description and Person Specification can be found on the Blue Coat Federation Website under Vacancies, alternatively please email Mrs L Harper Federation Business Manager for a pack. Email: lharper@bluecoatfederation.co.uk Website: www.bluecoatfederation.co.uk
Last date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 2nd June 12pm
Attendance Officer
Permanent
Main scale G4 pt6 – pt11 £25,183 – £27,269 (pro rata pay award pending)
20 hours per week (4 hours per day) term time only actual salary £11,708 - £12,678
To start September 2025.
We are a Federation of the Blue Coat Infant and Junior schools. The two schools share a commitment to high standards and a strong Christian ethos. We enjoy excellent support from our parents and the schools successfully serve their multi-faith community. Both schools are three form entry and there are over 650 children attending the two schools.
The Governors are looking to appoint a highly effective Attendance Officer to start in September 2025.
We are looking for an Attendance Officer with high aspirations and expectations for themselves and our pupils, and with a passion for bringing about positive change throughout the Federation. The ideal candidate will be hardworking, focused on improvement and have an unconditional positive regard for all young people.
You will work with the school’s attendance policy and procedures to ensure a co-ordinated approach to pupil absence/attendance. You will monitor pupils’ attendance on a daily, weekly, half termly, termly and yearly basis.
Working within government guidance you will develop attendance action plans with children and families and utilise the legal framework to ensure parents and carers are held to account if improvements are not made in a timely manner.
The Federation provides a comprehensive professional development programme tailored to the needs of individual staff at all stages of their careers. There is a package of employee benefits available for all Blue Coat Federation employees.
At interview, candidates will be asked for photo identification and proof of qualifications. An online and social media check will be carried out for shortlisted applicants. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Should you be interested in applying please visit our website www.bluecoatfederation.co.uk and download the Job Description and Application form, CVs will not be accepted.
Please return all applications to:-
Mrs. L. Harper, Federation Business Manager, Blue Coat Church of England (Aided) Infant and Junior Schools’ Federation, Springhill Road, Walsall, WS1 2LP Email:- lharper@bluecoatfederation.co.uk.
Telephone: 01922 720921
Federation website: www.bluecoatfederation.co.uk
Last date for receipt of completed applications: 12pm Monday 2nd June, 2025
Lunchtime Supervisor
Permanent
Main scale G2 £23,656 (pro rata term time only) 6 hours 15 minutes per week (1 hour 15 minutes per day 5 days a week) actual salary £3,436.55
Blue Coat Governors wish to appoint Lunchtime Supervisors to start ASAP.
Blue Coat Infant and Junior Schools serve a multi-cultural community. Both schools have a strong commitment to high standards and a caring Christian ethos, the above roles support the schools with the supervision of children before, during and after the midday meal.
Successful applicants will:-
· Be caring, patient and understanding, friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour
· Have the confidence to reinforce school expectations, rules and to follow the School Behaviour Policy.
· Work as part of a team.
· Be able to supervise the children during outside play encouraging sensible behaviour.
· Be able to follow the school policies and procedures.
· Understand the need for confidentiality.
· Encourage good table manners and assist the children in whatever practical way is necessary.
There is a package or employee benefits available for all Blue Coat Federation employees. At interview, candidates will be asked for photo identification and proof of qualifications. Please note that shortlisted applicants will be subjected to social media checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome applicants regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or religion. Application forms and Job Descriptions can be found on the Blue Coat Website www.bluecoatfederation.co.uk under vacancies, all applications should be returned to lharper@bluecoatfederation.co.uk
Last date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 2nd June @12pm.
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